Home
×

Lazulite
Lazulite

Rosasite
Rosasite



ADD
Compare
X
Lazulite
X
Rosasite

Lazulite and Rosasite Physical Properties

Add ⊕
1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Effervesces in cold
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.04-3.17
4-4.2
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct
Perfect on {100} and {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5
4
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
Not Available

Lazulite and Rosasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lazulite and Rosasite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Lazulite and Rosasite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Lazulite- (Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
  • >

Lazulite and Rosasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lazulite and Rosasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lazulite and Rosasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lazulite is 4-4.2 whereas that of Rosasite is 4-4.2.